LAGCOE will lose some exhibit space

11:13 PM,
Jan. 11, 2014

Exhibitors span the floor at the Cajundome during LAGCOE in October 2013.

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Leaders at the Cajundome want to spend $16 million to redesign the first-level seating area, which would include replacing outdated telescopic seating and adding 600-1,000 seats.

The proposed changes could make the Cajundome more competitive in attracting events like concerts and provide fans with a better experience by bringing them closer to the action at University of Louisiana at Lafayette basketball games, Cajundome Director Greg Davis said.

"It's going to be a totally different look and we think it's going to be configured in a way that the fan experience will be enhanced," he ...